The Jesus Fraud is a book I am in the process of writing.In it, I intend to show, quite definitively, that the New Testament character of Jesus Christ is a composite character that most probably did not exist in the flesh, and thus, not a historical person.I use the term “most probably” because I am open to new evidences and findings, as rational and scientifically minded people should be.Therefore, I encourage all who read this, and the eventual volume to follow, to challenge me on my points, and to check my facts and evidence.It should be observed, that if no objection or refutation can be brought against my arguments, points, and evidence that would cause such a degree of reasonable doubt as to reconsider the position completely, then it should stand as the most likely account of the character of Jesus Christ.I intend to take into consideration those objections that deal merely with faith, and faith alone.Further, I intend to take into consideration the evidence that is claimed to exist for Jesus Christ’s historicity.I then intend to show the evidence against the historicity of Jesus Christ and that this evidence is not only abundant but also compelling.The intention of this abstract and info table is to engage in discussion those that disagree with me and to find further objections to my position as part of the research for this volume.Thus, herein my contact information has been made available at the conclusion of this abstract.

From above, and from experience with Christianity, Jesus Christ is the supposed Son of God.The reality however, may be that he is not the Son of God but rather the Sun of God.I shall elaborate.“The cross of the Zodiac [is] one of the oldest conceptual images in human history.It reflects the sun as it figuratively passes through the 12 major constellations over the course of a year.It also reflects the 12 months of the year, the 4 seasons, and the solstices and equinoxes.The term Zodiac relates to the fact that constellations were anthropomorphized, or personified, as figures, or animals1.”The sun, in the cross of the Zodiac is in the middle of the cross, and as it travels with the 12 constellations through the months of the year, something strange happens around the time of the Winter Solstice.“The shortening of the days and the expiration of the crops when approaching the winter solstice symbolized the process of death to the ancients.It was the death of the Sun.By December 22nd, the Sun’s demise was fully realized, for the Sun, having moved south continually for 6 months, makes it to its lowest point in the sky.Here a curious thing occurs: the Sun stops moving south, at least perceivably, for 3 days.During this 3-day pause, the Sun resides in the vicinity of the Southern Cross, or Crux, constellation. In addition, after this time on December 25th, the Sun moves 1 degree, this time north, foreshadowing longer days, warmth, and Spring. And thus it was said: the Sun died on the cross, was dead for 3 days, only to be resurrected or born again1”.Here I would like to comment about the Southern Cross constellation.During this time the sun was cruxified, thus giving us, crucified.After which the sun dies, and rises after 3 days.Furthermore, it can be shown that the birth sequence is entirely due to astrology.Let us look at the main attributes of the Jesus story.First, we have Mary, the Virgin; next, we have the three kings or Magi that follow the Star in the East to locate and adorn the newborn savior.The astrology of this story is as follows: Mary is the constellation Virgo, alternatively known as Virgo the Virgin, Virgo in Latin means Virgin.Virgo is often referred to as the House of Bread, depicted by a Virgin holding a sheaf of wheat.Bethlehem in Hebrew literally translates to “House of Bread”.Thus, “Bethlehem is a reference to a place in the sky, not on Earth1”.Now, the three bright stars that comprise Orion’s Belt are called the Three Kings; the star in the east is Sirius, the brightest eastern star.On December 24th, the three stars of Orion’s Belt line up with the brightest star in the east, Sirius[TW11].However, stars never change their position relative to one another, this arrangement results in the line-up of stars pointing to the site of the sunrise on December 25th.This is why the three kings follow the star in the east to find the sunrise, or, the birth of the sun.This is the reason that all the savior gods enumerated in Argument 1 have identical birth sequences.Now, what about the rising part?“[T]hey did not celebrate the resurrection of the Sun until the spring equinox, or Easter.This is because at the spring equinox, the Sun officially overpowers the evil darkness, as daytime thereafter becomes longer in duration than night, and the revitalizing conditions of spring emerge1”.Finally, there are things said, by Jesus, and elements in stories in the New Testament which point, not to a begotten Son of God, but rather an allegorical, anthropomorphized figure.For instance, when Jesus is said to feed the multitudes in Matt 14:17, he supposedly does so using two fish.The symbolism of the two fish is taken directly from the Zodiac.Pisces, or Pisces the Two Fish, is the age in which Jesus was supposed to have been born.To show this, we need only look to the New Testament again.Luke 22:8-10 “Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, ‘Go and make preparations for us to eat the Passover.’‘Where do you want us to prepare for it?’ they asked. He replied, “As you enter the city, a man carrying a jar of water will meet you3”.Jesus, supposedly, is referring to the Age of Aquarius, represented as “The Water Bearer”, and as it happens, the Age of Aquarius immediately follows the Age of Pisces, starting around the year 2150AD1.Thus, it is easy to see that Jesus may be the Sun, but not the Son.

Argument 3: Lack of contemporary evidence

The final argument I shall present herein deals with the yet undeniable fact that there is not a shred of convincing documented evidence outside of the New Testament of the existence of Jesus Christ.Specifically, I am speaking of the Romans, who recorded nearly everything during their time in power.They were systematic and meticulous.Among the things that the Bible mentions that the Roman historians do not, is the slaughter of the innocence, also known as the flight to Egypt.It should also be noted about that particular tale, this it is taken directly from the book of Exodus.I shall now furnish a list to the reader of just the Roman historians that had an opportunity to write down an account of Jesus, if he existed. (The dates and number of historians is larger than it should be because I am giving the other side the benefit of the doubt.)Alus Perseus (60AD), Columella (1st Cent.AD), Dior Chrysostom (c. 40-c.112AD), Justus of Tiberius (c. 80AD), Livy (59BC-17AD), Lucan us (63AD), Locus Flours (1st-2nd Cent. AD), Petronius (d. 66AD), Phaedrus (20BC-50AD), Philemon (1st Cent. AD), Pliny the Elder (23?-69AD), Plutarch (c. 46-c.119AD), Pomponius Mela (40AD), Rufus Curtius (1st Cent. AD), Quintilian (c.35-c.100AD), Quintus Curtius (1st Cent. AD), Seneca (46?BC-65AD), Sillies Italics (c.25-101AD), Statius Calicoes (1st Cent. AD), Then of Smyrna (c.70-c.135AD), Galerius Floccus (1st Cent. AD), Galerius Maximums (c.20AD ).Again, the above make only the vaguest references Christ.Since Christ is nothing more than a title, in Greek Christ means “the anointed one”, and does not necessarily refer to Jesus.This brings us to the highly touted, Josephus Flavius.This Jewish historian was not even born until 37AD.Like some of the historians above, he lived when he could have recorded heresy, but did not.Josephus recorded events, many events, which are verifiable and verified.The passage that is cited by Christians as being written by him has in doubt and appears to be interpolation by later Christians such as Eusebius4”. Thus, there is most likely, no verifiable evidence of Jesus’ existence.

Conclusion of Summary

To conclude this summary, I need only offer the opportunity for those claiming Jesus to exist to falsify the information contained within this summary.As I continue my research on this topic, opposing theories and views can only help me, as it will expand my view and perspective on the subject.My contact info is listed below so you may continue to share your views with me if you wish.I would like to thank you for reading this and taking the time to engage in conversation on this topic.(As a matter of completeness, the bibliography contained herein does not reflect the totality of sources I shall be utilizing for the volume to follow.)

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